The Hawai‘i Department of Health, Office of Health Equity, and the Hawai‘i Public Health Association are co-hosting the first
Health Equity Summit from September 11-12, 2009.
Who Should Attend: Individuals who are interested in learning about and taking action to reduce health disparities and inequties in Hawai‘i.
- Public health professional
- Advocates for improving the state's public education system
- Individuals or groups interested in developing environmentally sustainable food production
- Individuals or groups interested in cultural equity
Participants will learn about theories explaining health inequities, examine current data on inequities in Hawai‘i and the Pacific, and provide input on strategies to move toward health equity for all people living in Hawai‘i. The Summit will also provide training for community organizing and advocacy to reach health equity. The results of the Summit will be incorporated in a State Health Equity Plan being developed by the Department of Health's Office of Health Equity.
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